Dessert

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Italian A cousin to the ubiquitous amaretti cookie, ricciarelli were invented in Tuscany in the 14th century, and are served to this day at Christmastime. Chewy and crunchy, these flourless almond cookies keep for weeks in a sealed container, making them ideal for baking ahead. Level: Easy Total: 1 hr 10 … Read more

  3.5 – 6 reviews  • Italian Level: Easy Total: 1 hr Prep: 10 min Inactive: 20 min Cook: 30 min Yield: 4 calzones Ingredients 3 pounds fresh rhubarb, sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 pints fresh strawberries, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose … Read more

  4.5 – 8 reviews  • Italian Level: Advanced Total: 3 hr Prep: 45 min Inactive: 2 hr Cook: 15 min Yield: about 6 dozen Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted … Read more

  4.7 – 26 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Total: 2 hr 45 min Prep: 30 min Inactive: 2 hr Cook: 15 min Yield: 200 Cookies Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt … Read more

  4.3 – 10 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Total: 3 hr 20 min Prep: 50 min Inactive: 30 min Cook: 2 hr Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can whole Italian tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic Salt and pepper Crushed chile flakes 6 to 8 large fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/2 cup … Read more

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Italian Level: Easy Total: 2 hr 15 min Active: 15 min Yield: 2 servings Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, softened 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons amaretto or other almond liqueur 1/4 cup really strong coffee or espresso, cooled 4 savoiardi … Read more

  3.8 – 8 reviews  • Italian Total: 15 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Yield: 15 servings Ingredients 6 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 pound butter 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 vanilla beans 2 tablespoon baking powder 1 gallon vegetable oil 1 pound honey 1 small jar candy sprinkles Instructions Break the eggs … Read more

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Total: 32 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Yield: 6 servings Ingredients 8 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean 1 cup Moscato d’Asti or other sparkling wine Pinch salt 3 1/2 cups fresh raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or sliced strawberries Powdered sugar Instructions In a large … Read more

  4.9 – 19 reviews  • Italian Level: Intermediate Total: 1 hr 10 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Yield: 50 biscotti Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs … Read more

  4.7 – 3 reviews  • Italian These are biscotti decorated like ghosts and perfect for kids to dunk in milk or other beverages at a Halloween party or to send wrapped to the school Halloween party. I like the use of almonds in two ways, ground to give a little moisture instead of flour and whole … Read more